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The echoes of tragedy remain vivid in this city, reflecting on its dark past from 1975 to 1979, when the Khmer Rouge regime claimed nearly a third of the population. Sites like Choeung Ek, known as the Killing Fields, and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly S21 prison, offer profound insights into this harrowing history.

A Venture into Siem Reap

Traveling north, Siem Reap attracts many visitors for the breathtaking Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument globally. Originally built in the 12th century as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, it later transitioned to a Buddhist sanctuary. Sunrises and sunsets at Angkor Wat are phenomenal experiences, albeit more blissful at sunset after dodging early morning humidity and fatigue.